Betrothed (currently being edited)

Chapter 14-Strawberries and Champagne (just revised)

They had a nice beginning of dinner with just the two of them talking about their day and of course Dimitri didn't tell her what he did and she didn't ask.

She didn't want to know about his business...yet. He motioned the waiter over and ordered oysters on the half shell and a bottle of their best vodka, 1815.

She stared at him while he spoke, mesmerized by his business acumen and excited about visiting his club.

"I didn't go out much and still don't, so it will be fun to let my hair down a little" she said smiling at him.

"I'm looking forward to showing you Ufa and bringing you to our home." Carina smiled inside when he said our home.

They stopped speaking when the waiter brought a tray of fresh oysters, the vodka and two glasses.

He squirted fresh lemon on top and allowed Dimitri to try one first and once he got the approval from him, he took their order of fresh grilled Chilean sea bass, asparagus with hollandaise sauce and skin-on garlic mashed potatoes.

Carina picked up an oyster, put it to her mouth and let it slide down; it was fresh and tasted like the lemon and salty sea and watched Dimitri pour them a shot of vodka as they toasted each other and took their shots.

"I went shopping today, which I know you are aware" she said smiling at him. "But I had Marco take me somewhere else and I got you this since I didn't know you were coming for Valentine's Day, it's my belated present" she finished by sliding the bag over to a very surprised Dimitri.

He shook his head and she knew what he was thinking but he didn't say anything knowing it wouldn't do any good.

"They are in order of how I want you to open them" she said suddenly nervous and crossing her legs, laying her hands in her lap, she waited.

He smiled at her as he worked on opening the first box, while doing so, she explained why she picked the gift and the meaning behind it.

It was the platinum scroll work cuff links to which she said "These remind me of the relaxed Dimitri and the scroll work on your tattoo."

"These are exquisite Car. Thank you." He was obviously touched at the thought she put into the gift.

He grabbed box number 2, the black onyx cuff links. "These remind me of the business-minded Dimitri, the one with goals and who is very focus driven and gets what he wants."

"You chose well, dorogoya" he said , stopping her heart with that gorgeous smile.

He picked up box number 3 and she told him she saved her favorite for last; the platinum and emerald cuff links.

"Because they remind me of your eyes; eyes that see through to my very soul, eyes that tell me I am loved."

He scooted his chair back and patted his lap, she didn't hesitate as she moved out of her chair and sat down on him.

He put his hand under her hair, his fingers touching her neck, pulling her to his mouth.

He took her away with his sensuous kiss while his other hand slid up her thigh and under her dress.

She could feel him slip his thumb inside the front of her panties, caressing her very core, making her so very wet for him.

"This is mine" he said against her lips as his thumb continued it's erotic dance on her body.

Her orgasm was building and she really didn't care if she came right there, she needed him, so she moved her legs a little further apart and that did the trick, as she came undone on his lap, biting her lower lip so she didn't cry out, riding the wave until nothing was left.

She laid her head on his shoulder as she continued to pant, feeling his erection through his dress slacks and promising to take care of it soon.

She slowly raised her head, their eyes meeting, communicating something that didn't need to be verbalized, something just the two of them shared, something that was just their's.

Carina lowered her eyes to his lips as she placed hers over his,  for just a moment, and to further the erotic mood of the room, she raised his thumb to her mouth and sucked it causing him to suck in his breath and mouth that he was going to fuck her crazy when they got back to the room, to which she answered "Yes you are."

The food was delicious and expertly prepared as they continued having light conversation when Dimitri switched gears.

"I would like to discuss our wedding with you dorogaya" he said. 

Carina nodded and added "I would like that too. I spoke to my mom about it a little at our engagement party and she encouraged me to bring it up with you."

He explained that he would like to arrange it for Thursday so they could leave Friday evening for their honeymoon and then Ufa, Russia.

She grinned and said "I will call my mom and let her know. She said the invitations have done for quite a while they just left the date and time blank. What time do you want for the ceremony?" She asked.

He wanted mid morning so he could have her to himself the rest of the day and Carina completely agreed with him on this.

She slid her hand over on top of his and said "Di I don't want a honeymoon. I just want to go home, to Ufa, and it just be us, there, in our bed. I don't have to go anywhere because my honeymoon is wherever you are."

"You totally amaze me Carina. Most woman would be angry that they didn't have more of a hand in planning their wedding, but not you, you just roll with everything and complain about nothing. I'm in awe of you." Dimitri remarked.

His words were sweet and she responded by saying "But Dimitri, I'm not most women. I have dreamed of this day for years and it doesn't matter to me how we arrive at that day just as long as we arrive."

Their waiter appeared out of nowhere and Dimitri ordered a bottle of their best champagne so they could celebrate.

While he was talking with the waiter, she excused herself to go and call her mom.  She pressed her number and it rang a couple of times and then her sweet voice answered on the other line.

"Hey mama" Carina said and then she went on to tell her about the recent events; to say she was excited was an understatement.

She turned back toward Dimitri while she finished the conversation with her mother, loving the way he looked her up and down.

Ending the call with her mom, Carina saw the waiter come back with champagne and an added bonus of the biggest strawberries she had ever seen!

The waiter popped the cork on the sparkling drink, poured a small amount for Dimitri's approval and when he got it he filled both their flutes, replaced the bottle and walked out.

Dimitri held up his glass as did Carina and he said "To us".

She couldn't have said it better as they began drinking and feeding each other the strawberries.